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1. Same as "磷" (phosphorus).
Noun: (phosphorus, P) A chemical element. Atomic number 15. It is a non-metal solid element. It can glow on its own and spontaneously ignites in air. There are two allotropes: white phosphorus (yellow phosphorus) and red phosphorus (red phosphorus). This element is present in the nervous system, brain, and bone tissue of animals, and it is also an important nutrient component for plants. Compounds of phosphorus can be used to treat rickets, osteomalacia, and other conditions.